Bruce Reyes-Chow

Now I know that I am asking for it by simply bringing up the idea that there may be some similarities between the Tea Party and the Occupy Wall Street movements. How do I know this?  A few days ago, I put the following status up on my Facebook Page and the comments flew. Some took issue with [...]

It’s been a long time since I graduated from seminary, 1995 to be exact. Much has changed in the world: recent generations have lived a life that I can’t fully comprehend, the landscape of American Christianity has changed and the church continues to play catch-up in finding ways to share its faith and tradition. No doubt, seminaries are not immune [...]

First off, if you have been involved in faith-based social justice work, you will recognize that the person with the guitar in front of this Wells Fargo Office is none other than singer and songwriter, Betsy Rose. *Pause for social justice celebrity moment* Okay . . . on to my reflections about this week’s Interfaith March and [...]

This weekend when we got back to our place and came home to this . . . Some book about Ed Lee was left on our steps with a handwritten post-it note that said, “Hope you enjoy the book. Vote Ed Lee for Mayor” and it was signed, not with someone’s name, but with a [...]

This past friday night I took my daughter to the newly re-opened Bindlestiff Studio to see their latest offering, a co-production with Pinays Maintaining Sisterhood Through Art (PMSTA)‘s, “Death of a Player.” We had a great time and, as expected, the experience offered much to think about. But before I get into my thoughts on Bindlestiff [...]

[image: wackystuff] It’s that time of year again. As we lament the appearance of Christmas holiday decorations before Halloween, the search for Fall 2012 schools also begins in earnest here in San Francisco. School tours begin, 8th graders start shadowing at prospective high schools and parents across the city harken back to the days when, “We just [...]

In the past few weeks the mayors race has kicked into high gear: mailings, email blasts, house parties and more have filled the calendars and inboxes of most people here in San Francisco.  My #1, as you know, is John Avalos and he, and the capaign team, have been busy as well.  I am so [...]

This Monday I will be joining hundreds of other religious leaders and people of faith to show support for and be part of the Occupy San Francisco gatherings. Bay Area religious leaders will gather in Justin Hermann Plaza on Monday, October 24th, at 10:30 A.M, march to financial institutions and conduct symbolic ritual action. Afterwards we will [...]

After making a short stop on Patheos where I dipped my toe into WordPress waters, I fully committed to using the platform on my new blog. I’ll post later on my recent and full conversion from Typepad to WordPress, but for now, let me give some props to one service that has made the transition pretty darn easy, Woo [...]

This past summer, the denomination of which I am a member, the Presbyterian Church (USA), approved a change to our constitution that essentially removes any obstacles to the ordination of any qualified and called LGBTQ person. For some this has been far too long in coming and for others this change has been a great cause of distress. [...]

[Image: Writing I found on the bathroom wall at the Peaceful World Cafe at the Red Victorian, SF.] Earlier this summer, I got onto a bit of a blogging roll: pissing off hard core photographers, musing on same-sex marriage and taking on the issue of gun violence. There was spirited interaction on all of the posts, [...]

You have heard it a million times, the cliché used in every cheesy movie break-up, “It’s not you . . . it’s me” as if somehow that eases the pain for the one being left?  Well, this is not really a break-up, but in regards to my leaving, it’s true. After blogging for Patheos.com since [...]

Today is National Coming Out Day. Celebrated on October 11 in the United States and around the world, this is a day that celebrates and raises awareness about LGBTQ movements, people and perspectives. One of the things that has been interesting is that there has been an increased push for LGBTQ-affirming allies to also come out. [...]

Last night we finally watched the latest episode of Glee, Asian F. Yes, I like Glee. Get over it. For those who have watched Glee from the beginning, you know that there have been ups and downs in the pace and content of show. In this third season, episode 3 is one of the best episodes in terms [...]